The bubble is where the Wells Fargo guys rode in comfort. From that vantage point, they could watch 360° for the robbers while in hostile territory. The spot lights are to see the them at night, as the car didn't need to stop for dark like the previous stage coaches....

Looks a lot like a Graham Page but with those wooden spoke wheels I don't think it is.

John L

John keep working on it. Your on the right track. It is indeed a Graham. This was probably the last year for wooden artillery wheels although other steel wheels were a option (I know they came with wires).
But Graham what?

Ok guys, itis a 1932 Graham Blue Streak 8 Coupe'. Actually the BlueStreak 8 was the engine designation but the Press and the Public re-named the vehicle. What is significant about this car is the skirting on the fenders and rear frame geometry. The rear end was set up with the differential passing through the frame and the spring perches being attached to the side of the frame rather than on the bottom which allowed he car to sit much lower. The skirting on the rear of the fenders along with the inner side of the fenders which continued down past the frame covered the frame from view. Apparently a first. This styling was copied through out the American auto world. Very influential styling indeed.

The trailer is a Curtiss Aerocar Land Yacht built by the Curtiss Aerocar Company Inc. of Opa Locka, Florida. Glen Curtiss being the owner. Curtiss was a avid camper and hunter and this was the catalyst to building a number of different trailer. All very innovative.
Dave got it right first but he admitted to Gaggling it. John was closest with guessing Graham Page (Paige) but didn't finish the rest of the question.

One of you two jump in with a question.

( Note: I included Opa Locka, Florida only because I may never get another chance to say Opa Locka!)

And believe it or not, this particular one was owned by a New York banker who used it to commute to his office from his Long Island home. (and No, I do not understand why someone would commute from Long Island to NYC in something that would be virtually impossible to drive - never mind park - in city traffic!)

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